Tue 28 Nov 2006
Copycat Houston’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Posted by ChefTom under Recipes, Houston's
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Serves: 6
Ready In: 30-60 minutes
Ingredients:
2 bags (1 pound size) fresh spinach
1/8 pound butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced onions
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pint heavy cream
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce –(or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated Monterey jack cheese
1 can/jar artichoke hearts — coarsely diced
Directions:
Steam spinach; strain and squeeze water out. Must be very dry. Chop finely and set aside.
In heavy saucepan, melt butter. Then, add garlic and onions and saute for about 3-5 minutes.
Add flour to make a roux. Stir and cook about 1 minute.
Slowly add heavy cream, stirring with a whisk to prevent lumping. Mixture will thicken at the boiling point.
When it thickens, add lemon juice, Tabasco, salt and Parmesan cheese.
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
Stir in sour cream. Fold in dry, chopped spinach, coarse diced artichoke hearts and jack cheese.
Stir until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
Serve with salsa, sour cream and tortilla chips or pita bread for dipping.
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(9 votes, average: 4.22 out of 5)



December 4th, 2006 at 9:15 am
Does anyone know what the recipe is for Landry’s New England Clam Chowder? Just had some in Orlando and it was the best I’ve ever tasted.
December 11th, 2006 at 11:42 am
Try substituting the real lemon juice with True Lemon. I use it for everything because it’s always handy since it has a long shelf life. I’ve also used it in a spinach dip recipe that turned out great, but will try it with your recipe next. Thanks.
January 5th, 2007 at 5:49 pm
This recipe turned out wonderful for a New Years get together. This was the only Spinach/Artichoke dip recipe I could find without any mayonaise.
I followed it except for some additional spices.
February 5th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
Made this for Superbowl party! Served in a sourdough breadbowl, surrounded with toasted baquette slices, brushed with butter and parsley. I also added a few more dashes of tabasco and a half squeeze of fresh lemon juice and it was a HIT with everyone!
April 14th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
I have often gone to Houston’s, but I have never had the dip. I would appreciate it if you could find and print the Asian Salad Recipe from there. I am not sure that is the correct name, but I get it whenever I go to Houston’s Thanks!!!!
April 17th, 2007 at 2:55 pm
I want the couscous recipe
December 5th, 2007 at 6:37 pm
Tom,
I worked at Houston’s for years, and once wrote down the ingredients and amounts for the huge batch they make. If I shared it with you, could you re-create the REAL recipe?
March 13th, 2008 at 2:22 am
I think the Asian salad Angela referred to might be on the current menu as
“Sashimi Salad” - served with avocado and mango and a citrus dressing.
I, TOO, would love to figure out this recipe! YUM!!